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Patent and Trademark Dispute Settlements

This post examines recent patent and trademark dispute settlements in India, focusing on the legal terms and practical implications. The cases illustrate the advantages of amicable resolution in intellectual property disputes.

Sequoia Trademark on Social Media, Distributor’s Trademark Rights, and Rectification Petition after Suit

This post discusses recent Indian cases on trademark misuse across social media, distributor trademark rights, and procedural nuances of rectification petitions after infringement suits. The analysis highlights significant judicial observations and established legal principles.

Copyrighted Music in Wedding functions: Court orders deposit for Sangeet and Cocktail Parties

The Delhi High Court ordered a deposit for playing copyrighted music during sangeet and cocktail parties, addressing legal exemptions under Indian copyright law. This post examines the Court’s reasoning and the implications for music use at wedding functions.

Reversal of unreasoned and invalid Patent refusals based on Section 3(d), Novelty, and Inventive Step

This post reviews three High Court decisions reversing unreasoned patent refusals in India, focusing on Section 3(d), novelty, and inventive step. The courts stressed the need for considering applicant submissions and proper reasoning in refusal orders.

Premier Vs. Barclays Premier League, Apollo Mark Well-Known Status?, and Roobini Vs. Rubam Trademark Cases

This post examines recent trademark cases from Indian courts, discussing composite mark analysis, well-known mark recognition, and the standard for confusion. Key judgments on Barclays Premier League, Apollo, and Roobini vs. Rubam offer practical guidance for trademark strategy and compliance.

Officer’s Choice Trademark, Zinking Patent and Baoji Footwear Cases

This post discusses key Delhi and Himachal Pradesh High Court rulings on trademark and patent infringement. It covers injunctions, label similarities, and rectification petition requirements in Indian IP law. The analysis is based on recent judgments and legal principles.

Courts Award Litigation Costs In Recent Trademark Infringement Cases

Recent Delhi High Court decisions in trademark infringement cases have seen courts awarding litigation costs to plaintiffs along with injunctions and damages. The post analyses how courts assess costs, either on actual litigation expenses or through reasonable estimates, providing objective insights based on reviewed judgments.

Copyrights and Moral Rights over Lyrics, Tablet Strip Trade Dress, & Diabetic Sugar Brand Cases

This post analyses Delhi High Court decisions on lyricist moral rights, trade dress protection for tablet strips, and trademark revocation in the diabetic sugar sector. The cases underscore the legal importance of proper attribution, packaging distinctiveness, and the risks of trade dress copying in India.

PepsiCo’s Potato Plant Variety and Patent Agent Address Change through Form 30

The Delhi High Court set aside the revocation of PepsiCo’s potato plant variety, ruling that only substantive validity grounds justify such action. The Court also clarified that patent agents should use Form 30 to update their address and email under Indian patent law.

Trademark cases relating to Cricket Helmets, Biscuits, Edible Oil, and Tobacco

This post reviews four major trademark cases from Indian courts concerning cricket helmets, biscuits, edible oil, and tobacco. It discusses legal findings on trade dress and wordmark infringement, reflecting recent trends in trademark enforcement.